Senior Program Analyst - Program Management and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Sr. Program Analyst - Program Management and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator to provide programmatic, analytical, and stakeholder coordination support to federal program offices responsible for energy infrastructure and grid modernization. The role involves managing stakeholder inquiries, supporting regulatory coordination, and providing project management support to enhance energy resilience efforts, particularly in Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as the central intake point for stakeholder inquiries related to DOE programs, regulatory matters, and project proposals, with a specific emphasis on those pertaining to the PR-ERF
• Reviewing incoming requests from industry stakeholders, state agencies, utilities, congressional offices, and community partners to identify the appropriate DOE program office and response pathway
• Maintaining a centralized inquiry tracking system to monitor the status, routing, and resolution of stakeholder requests
• Coordinating with internal DOE subject matter experts to gather information required to develop accurate and timely responses
• Preparing summaries and issue briefs that synthesize stakeholder questions, program implications, and potential response options
• Ensuring inquiries are resolved within established response timelines and program priorities
• Monitoring legislative developments, regulatory actions, and policy initiatives that may affect DOE programs or stakeholder interests, particularly those impacting energy resilience in insular areas like Puerto Rico
• Supporting the preparation of briefing materials, issue papers, and responses to legislative inquiries or policy requests
• Coordinating internal reviews of regulatory materials, including draft guidance, rulemaking notices, and program documentation
• Supporting the development of documentation associated with regulatory actions, such as Federal Register notices, memoranda, and decision documentation
• Assisting with the compilation of stakeholder comments and feedback related to rulemaking or public consultation processes
• Coordinating internal routing of decision documents, briefing materials, and response packages for leadership review
• Supporting development of approval packages that move through DOE internal review structures before final authorization
• Tracking document reviews and coordinating revisions among program staff, legal counsel, and senior leadership
• Supporting coordination with other federal agencies when multiple authorizations or reviews are required
• Supporting engagement with states, utilities, tribal governments, industry associations, and community stakeholders, with an emphasis on outreach to Puerto Rican communities and organizations regarding energy resilience efforts
• Coordinating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and briefings related to DOE programs and project initiatives
• Preparing meeting summaries, action item trackers, and follow-up communications
• Supporting development of external communications materials such as fact sheets, program summaries, and briefing documents
• Facilitating information exchange between DOE program teams and project stakeholders to ensure alignment on regulatory and program requirements
• Developing and maintaining project tracking tools
• Coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and internal review milestones
• Tracking risks, stakeholder concerns, and project dependencies
• Supporting leadership briefings and status updates on stakeholder-driven projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, 5-9 years of experience; additional years of experience or post-graduate degrees may be substituted for education or experience requirements
• Two (2) years of experience supporting the Department of Energy in a similar capacity and three (3) years of experience supporting federal customers in a similar capacity, such as:
• Experience working with federal energy programs, state energy offices, or electric utility stakeholders
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement initiatives or intergovernmental coordination activities
• Familiarity with federal grant programs or cooperative agreements related to infrastructure or energy programs
• Strong understanding of federal regulatory processes and legislative procedures
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in tracking systems and project management tools
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is highly preferred for this role
• Knowledge of U.S. energy policy, electric grid modernization initiatives, or state energy programs
• Strong analytical, research, and program coordination capabilities
• Experience synthesizing technical or programmatic information into clear written summaries and briefing materials
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize meeting discussions and research findings clearly and concisely
• Ability to successfully complete a DOE background investigation
• U.S. Citizenship is required